The Rich Symbolism in Our Lady of Perpetual Help's Ancient Icon Explained
The ancient Our Lady of Perpetual icon is so rich in symbolism!
Jacqueline Burkepile is the editor for the English edition of ChurchPOP. She is a journalist, former university campus minister, and a wife and mother.
The ancient Our Lady of Perpetual icon is so rich in symbolism!
"Swine" cheapens and degrades a woman's value to that of a pig. The song, in simple terms, says, "If I cannot choose to kill my baby, I might as well be a pig."
Our Lady of Fatima revealed her most important request for mankind to Sister Lucia in 1943.
"It's a life-changing decision. So pray for me, please."
"Our love for God's children has got to be greater than our fear of evil, just as our love for Jesus got to be greater than our fear of the cross."
Bishop Andrew Cozzens of the Diocese of Crookston, Minnesota ignited hearts for love of the Eucharist in his talk at the Catholic Media Association's Catholic Media Conference in Baltimore last week. His presentation entitled, "Letting the Word Become Flesh," encouraged listeners to encounter Jesus' Real...